Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Balancing Act

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given the opportunity to visualize and interact with concepts they have already learned, specifically algebraic equations and solving for unknown variables. Students construct a balancing seesaw system (LEGO Balance Scale)...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Solving Equations Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students solve one or two-step equations. At the start of the game, students choose the type of equations they want to practice, and throughout the game, their score is shown at the top of the page.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Understanding Inequalities and Equations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Gain an understanding of how to solve equations by viewing an example and a video lesson.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-seven problems present a variety of practice solving systems of linear equations algebraically. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the...
Handout
Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Algebra, Section 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers the basic algebraic concepts of like terms, substitution, solving one- and two-step equations, and using formulas and problem solving. Sample problems and links to application problems are included.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Equations Worksheets

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to equations. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Solving Multi Step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will work cooperatively to solve multi-step equations online. The program will allow them to solve the equations and then check their answers. Students lacking the needed skills to complete this assignment will...
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Different Ways to Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Gain an understanding of the different ways to solve equations by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:21]
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Division to Solve Decimal Equations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This site helps students to learn to identify and apply the inverse property of multiplication in decimal operations with expressions. Students master the concept by...
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Equation Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can input an equation and have the site solve it for them, complete with steps shown and explanations given along the way. Equations must be simple, first- or second-degree with only one variable. A quick list of rules to follow...
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Calculating the Area and the Perimeter

For Students 6th - 8th
Gain an understanding of how to calculate the area and the perimeter by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:13]
Article
Other

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico: Desigualidades

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content. Clear step by step directions and examples on how to solve inequalities with one variable. A great supplement in algebra class for the Spanish speaking student.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Basics of Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from WyzAnt, learn the steps necessary to solve a word problem using algebra. Problems involve one-answer and multiple-answer solutions.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Solving Inequalities

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Gain an understanding of how to solve inequalities by viewing examples and a video lesson.